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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.66, 1,912.24 and 756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.66, 1,912.24 and 756.22 is: 1,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.66 : 1,912.24 = 756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.66/1,912.24 = 756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.66x = 1,912.24 × 756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.66x = 1,446,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,084.07/1,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.61

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